The Gambian Mosque and Cultural Centre called Ijaba Mosque and Cultural Centre has used the occasion of this yearโs Lailatul Qadr to reveal its bank account not only to donors, but also to its congregation present during the prayers.
The revealing of the statement took place during the gathering at the Hartley Centre, Barking Road in London when Gambian imam Mohamed Sarr disclosed that donations towards the Mosque and Cultural Centre โnow amounts to ยฃ54000โ.
He further revealed that the amount is currently deposited with the Islamic Bank, while another account with the Barclays Bank will be released during their next Eid gathering.
Imam Sarr emphasized the importance of fasting and the offering of gifts to the needy, โespecially the poorest amongst usโ. He mentioned that it was such a valuable night that the Quran devoted a special surah to it: โLailatul Qadr is better than a thousand monthsโ.
He also added that such gifts can also be donated to โprivate projects such as the building of mosquesโ and, therefore, all donations whether in cash or kind towards that will be โhighly appreciatedโ.
Imam Sarr thus used the opportunity to thank everyone including Alh Kalilou Singhateh and Alh Bojang, Gambian Assistant High Commissioner, present during the gathering.
He prayed for peace in the Senegambia region, as well as tranquillity and serenity in the continent.
Muhammed A. Gassama, deputy imam also delivered a speech in which he noted that any donation towards the welfare of the โMosque and Centre will multiply 3 million timesโ in favour of the donor.
He said that particular attention must also be made while delivering charity to people, adding that those who are โin need but due to modesty canโt ask for helpโ must be considered.
People present at the occasion who spoke to The Point also revealed that this yearโs gathering was one of the โmost interesting onesโ not only due to the number of people present, but also the interest exposed. They added that another important aspect is the revelation of the bank accounts, which they said is vital for โtransparency and clearnessโ, and will โencourageโ all donor.
Committee member Bala Bamba was able to supply The Point with the charityโs official address and details: 95 Ruskin Avenue, Manor Park, London E12 6PN, Form of Incorporation: Charity, Charity Number: 1144542.
Therefore, whoever wishes to support or donate can contact the imam or deputy imam, as well as other committee members namely, Momodou Camara and Hassan Sankareh.
The gathering was also an opportunity for โinteracting and networking among the Gambian communityโ.This yearโs gathering was attended by both the young and the old, including Baboucarr Cham a long-time resident of the area.
The congregation was also fascinated by the beautiful and elegant outfits worn by Gambians.
